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Venice carnival begins with colorful boat parade and nod to 2026 Olympics

Italy’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume passed by. The carnival, themed “Olympus,” is tied to the 2026 Winter Olympics and runs until 17 February.

Euronews

South African artist sues minister for blocking her Venice Biennale Gaza entry

Gabrielle Goliath says Gayton McKenzie violating freedom of expression after ‘highly divisive’ artwork Elergy banned from SA pavilion

The Guardian - UK

The Floating City’s latest secret hotel

Nolinski Venice could be a strong contender for your next weekend getaway

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Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A work trip from hell in Sam Raimi's 'Send Help', more Regency-era romanticism in season 4 of 'Bridgerton', the Venice Carnival and a rumoured drop of Lana Del Rey's long-awaited 10th album... Here's what's going on in Europe this week.

Euronews

Nine bedrooms, seven untimely deaths: can ‘cursed’ Venice palace finally attract a buyer?

Ca’ Dario, empty for years, has failed to find a new owner, with local legends suggesting it is jinxed

The Guardian - UK

Olympic flame makes historic passage down Venice's Grand Canal

The Olympic flame makes a landmark run through Venice, gliding on boats down the Grand Canal and across St. Mark’s Basin

The Independent UK

Louvre museum to charge non-Europeans more: Here are the tourist attractions using dual pricing

Dual pricing is already in place for various tourist tickets or fees across Europe and the rest of the world.

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Starring role for ‘Kardashian jetty’ as Venice visitors seek peeks of Bezos wedding sites

Tourists keen to see island where couple exchanged vows, seven-star hotel where they stayed and paths trodden by their celebrity guests

The Guardian - UK

7 best Valentine’s package deals in the UK and Europe for a romantic break

Find swoon-worthy stays from Vienna to the Lake District with these loved-up packages

The Independent UK

Love video games? Visit the real-life destinations behind Assassin’s Creed, GTA and more

From Paris to Tokyo, video games are inspiring travellers to visit real-world destinations.

Euronews

Help for heritage: Rome to charge tourists to visit Trevi Fountain

Tourists in Rome next month will have to pay two euros to visit the Trevi Fountain, but entry remains free for residents. The measure is the latest in a series of heritage preservation schemes in Europe where cities such as Venice, Athens and Seville are increasing efforts to protect monuments.

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The most exciting US art exhibitions in 2026

The next 12 months promise blockbuster surveys of noted greats and introductions to intriguing lesser-known artists

The Guardian - US

Can’t face battling the crowds at your favourite holiday spots next year? Choose these dupes instead

As overtourism and extreme heat take over several of Europe’s most popular southern destinations, more destination dupes are emerging for hotspots like Barcelona and Venice.

Euronews

Tove, Frida and Schiaparelli: The 10 unmissable exhibitions and art events of 2026

Next year brings blockbuster shows from the Venice Biennale to a Frida Kahlo retrospective, plus the Middle East's most exciting new art fair.

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The Guardian - UK

2025 was the year we grew tired of celebrity for celebrity’s sake

Being blasted into space or taking over Venice no longer cuts it. The rich and famous are being punished for their conspicuous vacuity, says Guardian arts and culture correspondent Nadia Khomami

The Independent UK

Best cheap hotels in Venice for a budget-friendly Italian city break

While Venice is known for being an expensive city break, there are ways to do it on a budget, starting with these hotels that are the best value for money

The Guardian - UK

The plants that thrive in salt: could halophytes help save coastal farming?

As rising seas salinise the soils of the Venice lagoon, scientists and chefs are turning to long-forgotten wild herbs

Marie Claire

The Fashion of 'Emily in Paris' Season 5 Goes on a Roman Holiday

As Emily trades the métro for a Vespa, her style gets an Italian twist in season 5.

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The Independent UK

Best luxury hotels in Venice, from grand palaces to island resorts

Venice and luxury go hand in hand, so check into one of these many lavish palazzos for a taste of la dolce vita

The Independent UK

10 best boutique hotels in Venice, from art-filled interiors to sustainable retreats

From Michelin-starred dining to San Marco hotspots, these are best boutique hotels in Venice

Evening Standard

What a 6-metre sea-level rise would do to London's most iconic landmarks, as imagined by AI

These haunting images visualise London where climate change has raised the Thames by six metres, transforming the city’s historic heart into a serene, yet catastrophic, new Venice

Euronews

Woman crashes stolen boat into Venice's historic Rialto Bridge

An Italian woman stole a delivery boat in Venice and crashed it into the 16th-century Rialto Bridge on Thursday, damaging the stone balustrade and sending parcels into the Grand Canal.

The Independent UK

Luxury Italian sleeper train launches New Year’s Eve journey from Rome

The new route connects the Italian capital with Montalcino and Venice

Euronews

Tuscan wines and Alpine climbs: Europe’s luxury trains offer new ways to celebrate the New Year

La Dolce Vita's three-day experience comes with a price tag to match its exclusivity, starting at €11,280 per passenger.

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Visit Venice in photorealistic 3D in this free Unreal Engine 5 tech demo

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